Tuesday, June 14, 2011

WBW 30-Parenthood


SC State Bird the Carolina Wren
The wrens have 5 eggs in a flower pot on my deck--it must be a young mother she is very skittish, she flies off the nest every time I come on the deck...So Im trying not to bother her but I am hoping for some photos when they start feeding the hatchlings if they are successful at incubating them..Since she was already off the nest I grabbed my camera and got this shot of her eggs--I watched the couple build the nest before Memorial day and then one egg appeared then two, three, four and five then she started to sit --
5 Carolina Wren Eggs
IT was fun to see this busy MOM taking some time for herself--at the backyard SPA~
Female Eastern Bluebird

AND lets not forget the DADS they do their part too...This House Male Finch is taking his kid out for fast food!


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Carolina Wren Trivia: it takes about 12-15 days for the eggs to incubate..so hopefully Ill have some wren babies in a few days!!



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29 comments:

  1. theconstantwalkerJune 14, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Another beautiful series of your wonderful birds.

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  2. eileeninmdJune 14, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Wonderful series on your birds. I lvoe the cute wren and the bluebird is my favorite.

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  3. BirdingMaineJune 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Fantastic captures and I love the Wren!

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  4. LarryJune 14, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Bird parents are amazing to me Sondra and you have captured these birds at their best. I love that female Eastern Bluebird of course and the Wren nest is perfect. Beautifully decorated for a new mom.

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  5. grammie gJune 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Sondra..The story an photos of the Wren and egg filled nest is so stinking adorable !!

    What is cuter than a bird in a birdbath, especially the Bluebird!!

    The fast food a real clever!!
    Nice!!

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 14, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I'm jealous! Your babies are cuter than my babies ;>).....
    Beautiful pictures; I adore the one of the nest with eggs -- and thank you for sharing!!!

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  7. holdingmomentsJune 14, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I hope those Wrens get used to you Sondra, and are successful bringing up their family.
    I love that Bluebird shot.

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  8. DianaJune 14, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I love the spa photo - glad she's taking care of herself!

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  9. Jen SanfordJune 15, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Ooh I am eagerly awaiting and hoping for wren babies!!!! Love the fast food reference too...

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  10. Stewart MJune 15, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Hi there - what splendid little birds, and nice shots as well. I think its great when we can adopt a family in the garden

    Cheers Stewart M

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  11. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    I will keep my fingers crossed for the Baby Wrens. Beautiful bird!
    And so are the other ones.
    I love how Papa bird seems to explain to Baby bird how things work :D

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  12. Bill S.June 15, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Great pictures. What wonderful finds you come up with. Beats watching humans all the time. I know how hard it is to find nests.

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  13. Martha ZJune 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Great captures, proof that we don't have to travel far for some interesting birding.

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  14. TexWisGirlJune 15, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    they're all great shots, but i just love that wren!

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  15. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Fun post Sallie!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  16. mickJune 15, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    A great series of photos. I like your comments on the photos too!

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  17. Cicero SingsJune 15, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I've never been able to watch a nest so closely. These Cariboo birds are very secretive. I need to get my bird spa out too.

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  18. jeanlivingsimpleJune 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Sondra, I am envious of your CAWR nest being so accessible. I have them but can't find their nest.
    All your photos are splendid!

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  19. SpringmanJune 15, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Oh Sondra! Fantastic post, your pictures are phenomenal. I don't see wrens around here so I am crazy for them. You just can't beat detail like this. Consider my fingers crossed for five healthy hatchlings!

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  20. Pat UlrichJune 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Love that wren, and how fun to see those tiny eggs in the nest!

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  21. KellyJune 15, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Aaaaahhhhhhh...I loved the shot of the eggs in the nest...so sweet, and mama herself is very pretty all puffed up!

    (...I like what you have posted in your sidebar under "Finding my Spirit Path." I feel that too.)

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  22. CarlettaJune 15, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Loved this photo essay!
    The shot of the 'backyard spa' is lovely!
    Hope we'll get to enjoy so pics of the baby wrens.

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  23. Hilke BrederJune 16, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Wonderful pictures, lovely post! Am looking forward to seeing the Carolina hatchlings!

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  24. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Great group of wonderful photos! The Bluebird in the backyard spa is outstanding!

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  25. Malgorzata IngstadJune 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Absolutely fantastic series! So cute and sweet - and spa-picture is my favorite!

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  26. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    The Wren on top looks like a feathery ball! :-) So cute. Great shots. Looking foward to seeing the babies.

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  27. Amila KanchanaJune 19, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Awesome set of photos,the birds are so stunning!

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  28. oldcrow61June 20, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I absolutely love the picture of the nest.

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  29. Mike B. @ slugyard.comJune 21, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Sad that this year no birds nested in our yard. At least some families have been dropping by.

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